Who we are
At DC Connected, we empower automotive service providers with the world’s most powerful AI in repair and maintenance. Founded on January 14, 2021, we are headquartered in Nersingen near Ulm, Germany, and supported by an international team from across Europe and Latin America.
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From our first digital vehicle service app in 2021 to the launch of our AI assistant JOY in 2023, our mission has been clear: to push the boundaries of AI in automotive repair and deliver real solutions to the challenges faced by workshops, drivers, and service partners worldwide.
Our purpose
We exist to transform how vehicles are analyzed, maintained, and repaired—propelled by an ambitious team focused on solving real-world problems in the automotive service industry.
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2021: Company foundation
DC Connected is founded on January 14, 2021, in Nersingen near Ulm, with an international team from Germany, Spain & Argentina.
2021: First vehicle service app
Launch of the first application for connected vehicle services, laying the foundation for AI-driven mobility solutions.
2022: Expansion & partnerships
Growth of the international team and first collaborations with automotive partners to validate the technology.
2023: Launch of JOY
Introduction of JOY, the virtual workshop assistant, marking the step from vision to market-ready solution.
2025: Scaling across Europe
With major industry partners and a growing network of workshops, DC Connected becomes a leading player in AI-powered automotive diagnostics.
Our values
Behind every innovation is a team driven by shared principles. These values shape our culture, our decisions, and the way we create lasting impact.
Our team
Driven by vision. Powered by people.
Founded in 2021, DC Connected is an international team from Germany, Spain, and Argentina. United by curiosity and purpose, we push the boundaries of AI in automotive service — guided by values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Dennis Christ
Founder & CEO
Javier Cavallo
Software Architect
Daniel Jungen
Data Scientist
Emma Klawitter
Founder's Associate
Willian Servigna
Co-founder & CTO
Gabriel Gil
Senior Software Engineer
Madelyn Leos
Software Engineer
Amine Quiroga
Junior Software Developer
Sarah Gazso
Product Manager
Gabriele Christ
Project Analyst
Mateo Robaina
Software Engineer
Yamila Horn
Junior Software Developer
Our advisors
Guiding vision. Inspiring impact.
Our advisors bring deep expertise in technology, mobility, and entrepreneurship. They challenge us, open new perspectives, and help ensure we stay true to our mission: empowering technicians and shaping the future of vehicle maintenance & repair.
Horus Patel
Technology leader with expertise in data, engineering, and product innovation
Ralf Schollenberger
Co-founder. Decades of expertise in automotive, e-mobility, and startup growth
Edward Scotcher
Product superhero driving product, growth and transformation